I started in janruary and have lost 24 pounds using this tool. I am amazed that I have done this for 3 Months. It has been pretty easy. We look at food as "calories" now and not as food, if that makes sense. Always trying to find more stuff we like that is low in Cals so we can eat more. My husband and I are both doing this and he has lost over 30 lbs so far. Just a couple more to be under the majic 200. We just walk for the exercise part of this and it has helped a lot. Feel so much better allready. My husbands cholesterol has gone down from 238 to 193 and no more pills. You can add me as a friend if you like.

Glad to have you here.

Would love to have you add me as a friend,60 and not young but not old, lol......people here are great:flowerforyou:

I'm over 50 and would love to lose 50 lbs. - I'm a wife and a mother to three great kids and now have two adorable baby boys who are living 1500 miles away from Texas. I now have high Trigylcerides according to my doc as of three weeks ago, so I'm reading more about how a LOW CARB diet is the way to go to lower those numbers. It's been quite a few years since I've eaten low carb but it definately is a filling plan...but I won't lie I miss those nice SWEETS once in a while. Lost 15 pounds so far....between the stomach bug and trying to still eat high protein so that's good news. Hope to get myself into a exercise schedule, just so hard to squeeze this into my busy days running my own business. Happy to be a part of a group finally Diana

Welcome,I'm in the same boat as you, except that I need to loose 50+ pounds. Right now I'm not too motivated, so I don't know how much help I can be, but feel free to add me as a friend, and we'll help each other. I setting my sights on the new year to get started again. I'm suffering with a separated rib, but found that a stability ball helps me get some exercise in while supporting my back. Hope to hear from you, you've some to the right place. There are a lot of great people here to inspire you.

eatright2013 you've come to the right place!

Hello everyone! Although I originally started out wanting to lose 50 lbs., for my sake, I am now doing it because I have been denied health insurance because my BMI is over 30! I started with a new company last month that does not provide health benefits, although they do give a stipend toward the cost each month. I started looking for private health insurance plans and to my surprise was denied due to weight! No other medical issues except my blood glucose is 102 and my cholesterol was 208. I've always been into exercising at least 30 minutes a day for 4 days a week. Now I have to really work hard on losing those pounds to obtain the insurance. In essence this is a must do, not a should do. I would appreciate any help or suggestions in losing weight over age 55. I keep my calorie intake under 1500 a day. I've been keeping a journal since I started the first of the year. Best wishes to everyone.

I've been at this an entire week now... and will continue the rest of my life. Your story with your husband sounds similar to my guy. In the past, every time I tried to lose weight he'd bring something home and I'd be too tempted. I'd be good all week and then those potato chips would show up. They were just sitting there in the pantry waiting to be eaten. Everyday I open the pantry do and almost hear them calling out. That was my mind set. Then I started thinking, seriously thinking that the only person I'm hurting is myself when I do that. I'm the one who has to be accountable. Or so it goes for the new year. I did well going to a fast food place with my sisters. They ordered a meal while I sat there with my coffee. I'm really trying this time. I heard something on TV that made sense to me. If I were to have cancer I would find 3 hours a week for chemotherapy to save my life. Wouldn't I give myself the same 3 hours a week or 30 minutes a day on exercise and putting whole, nourishing foods in my body instead of the toxic things I've been eating. If I don't start now, it will shorten my life. First week of my new lifestyle equals a 1 pound loss. Downer result but on the right track for once.

Hi Everyone,

I just joined today and am looking for some friends and support in my age group. Let's face it we don't have the same issues as a 20 or 30 year old trying to lose weight. My problems both with weight, lack of excersize and life in general belong to a 50 plus person. A little about myself-well like I'm guessing all of you got to lose weight to improve my health. I want to be around to play with my grandkids! I'm getting ready to retire and looking forward to this new and exciting phase of my life.

Good Morning All!

I thought I would start the message board this morning for us. Wanting to start the day on a happy note-traffic was light going in to work this morning. That is always good news! Also very mild here today this weekend we are supposed to get into the 60s. I can handle a winter in the 60s.

Today my son goes back to school for the second semester. I am going to concentrate on filling the void with something other than food and mindless snacking. Maybe pick up a book or work on some quilting. Or better yet, maybe I should just start cleaning out my crafting area-not as much fun but very necessary!

May you all have a happy and healthy day today

Hi Diana. I too am over 50 and need to lose 50+ lbs! I joined myfitnesspal yesteday and found this group a few minutes ago. Cannnot help but be excited!! I started a self-made diet today! Yeah...so far so good. It's 7:15 PM and I did not cheat:) I even walked the dog and walked around the mall for about an hour today (exercise). This is the best day I have had in a long time.
I eat for any reason, mostly from habit especially while watching TV at night. Seriously, I eat 89% of my calories at night. Does anyone else have this terrible habit? I really need some buddies for support and to trade tips and stories with while I go through this journey toward a better life.

@bettyahawk. You've come to the right place. Check out the forums and build a friends list. It really helps. Good luck!

Hi-I'm Susan, 59 and started my weight loss journey on MFP on January 1. So far, I've lost 7 lbs. I will turn 60 in October and I would really like to be at least 50 lbs. less by then. I can relate to just about everything I've read from all of you! I guess we're all in the same boat and its nice to just read about others that are experiencing the same issues that you are. Reading everyone's post's is motivating to me!

Hi, I'm 53 been going through menopause for years and started gaining weight because of it in addition to quitting smoking several times which packed on the pounds very quickly :sad:
So I really need ideas/support of what is working for other women. It seems if I don't eat carbs or sweets I lose weight, but it's really hard, Help Please! Thanks
Brenda

Love this group. I feel so much more at home here where everyone isn't discussing TDEE and how many calories over 1200 a person should have if they exercise! I joined on Jan. 4th and have lost 10 lb. already. I had to adjust the protein % to 60 because of having had a gastric bypass seven years ago. Otherwise, I am glad to know I'm not the only one struggling with typical 50+ issues like menopause. I track my sodium intake and found almost immediately that I actually felt different if I consumed over my 2400 mg. limit. I am tracking my blood pressure twice daily as well and my doctor will evaluate me at the 6 week mark to determine if he can half my blood pressure meds. Because I am exercising at least 30 to 45 minutes a day on a treadmill, doing stretching and yoga and light upper body strengthening reps my blood pressure sometimes has dropped so low I get dizzy. I can't believe how much sodium can actually affect you so obviously and so quickly. I am learning to cook without any added salt and use Mrs. Dash's seasonings or onion/garlic powder to flavor foods. I switched to unsalted butter (actually better than "lite" butter which is loaded with sodium) and just use half as much when I absolutely have to have it. I've also discovered that removing sugar and artificial sweeteners from my diet, including carbonated beverages has literally changed my entire personality. Further I also stopped eating processed meats and foods, anything that comes in a box. So basically I have just started eating fresh fruits, veggies, lean poultry and fish and I cannot believe the difference. I feel so good now I haven't had a single craving or miss any of that junk. I don't think it is my age as much as that I am just allergic to all that artificial, processed, sodium laden stuff I used to live on. My husband loves the meals, I use the recipe calculator and have already made my own shredded chicken casserole, pasta sauce, vegetable soup and a list of other dishes that allow me to control the nutrient levels in them and adjust so they fit my plan. My twelve year old daughter even likes a few of the dishes! Can't wait til #2 child comes home from college for the weekend, he left the day I began MFP and he's a health nut of sorts! He will be surprised!!